Donald "Pork" Cleo Jett

Donald Cleo “Pork” Jett, 76, of Litchfield, passed away the morning of Friday, December 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Litchfield on November 22, 1949, a son of Harold Martin and Bessie Gertrude (Smith) Jett. After attending Litchfield schools, he proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Donald was known for being a very patriotic man; he was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3912 and took pleasure in watching eagles at Lake Lou Yaeger and the Illinois River. He enjoyed watching Westerns and Sci-Fi movies. A master tinkerer, he was skilled in working on small engines. Additionally, he loved animals and raised Beagles. He was an excellent marksman who enjoyed squirrel hunting and fishing. He was first married to Debra Turner in 1973, and that marriage ended in divorce. He and Ruth Ann (Smith) Rovey were a committed couple for 35 years, and married November 27, 2019, in Hillsboro, IL. She survives.

In addition to his wife, Ruth, he is survived by:

Sons, Phillip (Tracy) Snider of Raymond, Wayne (Shawnna) Rovey of Hillsboro, and Shannon Rovey of Litchfield

Daughter, Tonya Jett of Sorento

Brothers, Richard (Julie) Jett of Alhambra, Harold Jett, George A. Jett, and Irvin Maguire, all of Litchfield

Sisters, Elsie (Randy) Bowen and Rita Jackson, all of Arkansas, and Iva “Sissy” Maguire of Litchfield

Grandchildren, Joey, Jayden, Zach, McKenzie, Jaela, Cleo, Jace, Emma, Kameron, and Kayden

Great-grandchildren, Rosalee, Xavier, and Mathias

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Bessie Jett; a son, 2nd Lt. Jason D. Rovey, U.S. Army; a daughter-in-law, Jessica Rovey; and siblings, Stanley Jett, William Maguire, Arthur Maguire, and Kay Kean.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Mike Plummer of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro will officiate. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Montgomery County Cancer Association.

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